I need a windows 7 disc. My eMachine came without one.. Getting this error: "There is an error with your installation. Please reinstall the application"

Anonymous
2013-05-05T23:55:55+00:00

I need a win 7 disc. Either full disc or restart disc. I cannot even start my computer. Continually get "Setup is starting services".  another window opes saying "Install Windows - There is an error with your installation. Please reinstall the application". This keeps coming up continually.

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Anonymous
2013-05-13T22:14:07+00:00

Hello Steve,

Assuming that you were able to burn the Windows 7 ISO file to a DVD, that is your "Boot Media".  What may be happening is that your first boot device - the device your computer boots from - is not your DVD drive.

To get around this, reboot your computer and as you do press and hold the F12 key. That will bring up a menu that will allow you to select the DVD burner (player) as your first boot device. Select that, insert your DVD, and press any key to start the installation process.

Let me know if this helps you out.

Regards,

BearPup

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-05-23T18:43:02+00:00

    Hello Moises,

    In order for me to help you I need to know what version and Bit depth your Product Key is for, e.g., Home Premium 64 Bit or Ultimate 32 Bit, etc. .

    Having said that, do you know why you can't start your computer? Did you get hit by a virus? Do you need to run either anti-malware and / or antivirus applications? Do you have these applications? If not, I can recommend several to you. 

    If you could answer these questions, I may be able to assist you.

    Regards,

    BearPup

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-06-03T11:51:34+00:00

    Hello Steve -

    What happened to you? How is your eMachines computer doing? Haven't heard from you and thought I'd check in and see how you were doing.

    Regards,

    BearPup

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-06-03T17:21:52+00:00

    Hello Bearpup;

    I have been in the hospital. Just got out this morning. Home now, eMachines still not running. I forgot where we were in the recovery process. Please give me a day or so to get my strength back. Then remind me where we were.

    Have A Blessed Day

    Steve Boyd

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